What are you grateful for today?

What are you grateful for today?

Gratitude helps you see what is there instead of what isn’t As many of you know, I have been gradually breaking up with hustle culture, which has opened up a renewed interest in practices like gratitude. When I was bogged down by my to-do list, rushing around with a...
Choosing Joy Over Productivity

Choosing Joy Over Productivity

When I decided to unsubscribe from the hustle culture a few years ago and discovered the power of choosing more joy, bliss, and delight, many things in my life changed for the better. This slow unfolding began with a conscious effort to choose more JOY and pleasure...
The Perils of Rushing

The Perils of Rushing

Many of us have been socialized and praised for going fast. Whether it is a track race, finishing a test, losing that last 10 pounds in a week, or making money, we glorify how speedy one can be in accomplishing the task. I am all about finding ways to work smarter,...
What will you do with the last half of the year?

What will you do with the last half of the year?

At the beginning of January, we are excited and motivated by the new year, empty planners and vision boards to write down all that we want to accomplish in the upcoming year. However, slowly, the newness rubs off, and we get busy and forget. As summer begins to wind...
Looking Up To Everyone Else

Looking Up To Everyone Else

As a shy girl growing up in the 80’s, I really wish that cultivating my practice of going within was promoted more. I realize now that I outsourced most of my decision-making externally.  I took the opinions from teachers, priests, parents, and friends over my...
Learn When to Add Pull-back Goals to Have a Balanced Life

Learn When to Add Pull-back Goals to Have a Balanced Life

A new month, a new moon, and a new season is upon us. I have been using this as a time to reflect on the month of May. I also encourage my clients to start with the celebrations, what worked, then move to maybe what didn’t, and set some intentions for June. The more I...
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